Reasons that bring a person to psychotherapy might be an on-going difficulty that has escalated beyond what's bearable; a relationship has broken down; shocking and unexpected news has been received; ill-health or a life threatening disorder has been diagnosed (yourself or someone close to you); or perhaps, new opportunities are presenting themselves that need to be mulled over and reflected upon. Therapy is an opportunity to inquire into the nature of your distress, whatever the source might be, to have it held without judgement and to gradually move towards an easier relationship with it. An inquiry into states of mind such as: a sense of loss; overwhelming sadness; fearfulness; disappointment; feeling abandoned, rejected; grief; anxiety; jealousy; anger; low self esteem; a need to take stock; despair; feeling isolated; depression; self loathing, shame;